Explanation of the various solutions to resist different play systems in soccer. When a play system is opposed to another a numerical superiorities are generated in some areas, and we explain how certain movements of repositioning is able to resist other play systems.

It is the defensive tactical move by which one or more players get closer to the opponent on the ball in order to stop him from reaching the goal or slowing down his run so as to give other players more time to regroup defensively in a correct manner.

If a team using the 1-4-4-2 formation faces a team playing in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation, it is essential for the team´s success that the side midfielders or wingers reposition and run back to help the full-backs in order to outnumber the opposing strikers.

It is the physical-technical-tactical moved used when there is physical contact of the upper part of the trunk by pushing the opponent with the shoulder in order to dispute the ball and push away or legally unbalance the opponent, either to regain the ball or to continue in control of the ball.

It is the defensive physical-technical-tactical move used on the ball and the opponent (who is in control of the ball) in order to regain possession or, at least, force the opponent to lose control of the ball and prevent him from making progress and becoming the dominant player in the move.